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William Wharton

American author and painter (1925-2008) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 82

Albert William Du Aime, more commonly known by his pen name William Wharton, was an American-born author best known for his first novel Birdy, which was also made into a critically acclaimed film of the same name in 1984.

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National Book Award1980

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2008 · aged 82

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